Night Sanitation Operator — 12-Hour Shift, Competitive Pay

Freshpet Inc.; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance (basic & optional)

Disability protection (short & long)

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Pet insurance

Tuition assistance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Freshpet is seeking a Sanitation Operator for the night shift to disinfect surfaces and sanitize production components, ensuring minimal waste on the line. The role involves cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembling equipment, while coordinating with QA for pre-op inspections.

Industry-standard shifts are 12 hours in a cold, wet environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to lift 50 lbs and follow all GMP/HACCP procedures.

Qualifications

• Read and follow procedures and accurately complete sanitation paperwork
• Able to lift 50 lbs and work in a cold, wet environment
• Willingness to cross-train on sanitation duties
• Able to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating 7-day schedule

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble machine parts and equipment
• Monitor and adjust chemical cleaning usage
• Support Pre-Op inspections with QA
• Assist in sanitation training within production
• Remove waste and debris from production areas
• Support weekly environmental and master Sanitation programs
• Assist with startup and shutdown of machinery and line equipment
• Follow SOPs/SSOPs and GMP/HACCP requirements
• Ensure food safety standards are followed by all team members
• Follow safety procedures including lockout/tagout and handling hot chemicals
• Manually lift and transport unfinished product during production
• Work in temperatures around 40°F (cold environment)
• Work 12-hour rotating shifts
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Reading SOPs

Paperwork literacy

Shift flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Freshpet is seeking a Sanitation Operator for the night shift to disinfect surfaces and sanitize production components, ensuring minimal waste on the line. The role involves cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembling equipment, while coordinating with QA for pre-op inspections.

Industry-standard shifts are 12 hours in a cold, wet environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to lift 50 lbs and follow all GMP/HACCP procedures.